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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/1997CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 6, 1997 Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota, held November 6th, 1997, at 8:00 o’clock p.m., at Apple Valley City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Humphre y; Councilmembers Erickson, Goodwin, Grendahl, and Sterling. ABSENT: None. City staff members present were: City Administrator Gretz, City Clerk Mueller, City Attorney Sheldon, City Engineer Gordon, Assistant to the Administrator Grawe, Community Development Director Kelley, Human Resources Manager Margarit, Public Works Director Miranowski, and Police Chief Willow. Mayor Humphrey called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The Councilmembers and everyone in attendance took part in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Erickson, approving the agenda for tonight’s meeting as amended. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. AUDIENCE Mayor Humphrey asked if anyone was present to address the Council, at this time, on any item not on this meeting’s agenda. No one was present to speak. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving all items on the consent agenda with no exceptions. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MOTION: of Goodwin, second ed by Grendahl, approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23rd, 1997, as written. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-239 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of $745.00 from American Legion Post 1776 for use toward the recreation baseball program. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-240 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting accepting, with thanks, the donation of $1,500.00 from American Legion Post 1776 for use toward the senior citizens’ holiday party. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 6, 1997 Page 2 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, proclaiming November 15, 1997, as “America Recycles Day” to focus on the importance of recycling. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-241 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving the final plat and Subdivision Agreement for Carroll Center Third Addition and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approvin g reduction of the subdivision financial guarantee for Valley Pines, from $27,125.00 to $12,541.00. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. Resolution No. 1997-242 MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, adopting approving Special Assessment Roll No. 437, in the amount of $15,361.00, for utility connections at 13654 Pennock Avenue, and setting a public hearing on it, at 8:00 p.m., on November 25, 1997. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring Nathan Bang for the full- time position of MIS Coordinator as listed in the Personnel Report dated November 6, 1997. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring Theresa Reyer for the full- time position of Receptionist/Clerk-Typist, in the Police Department, as listed in the Personnel Report dated November 6, 1997. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, approving hiring the seasonal employees as listed in the Personnel Report dated November 6, 1997. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. END OF CONSENT AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Ms. Margarit introduced new employees Debra Melton, Receptionist/Clerk-Typist at the Central Maintenance Facility; and Angela Scott, Receptionist at City Hall. The Council welcomed them as employees and said they are pleased to meet them since both positions have significant public contact. MVTA REVISED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Mr. Kelley reviewed proposed revisions to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Joint Powers Agreement as attached to his memo dated November 3, 1997. Mayor Humphrey thanked Councilmember Grendahl for her work on the Board. He noted the revisions are an improvement but do not go as far as the City would like. The further amendments should include: allowing an elected official to be an alternate commissioner rather than a staff member; allowing the member CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 6, 1997 Page 3 cities 30 days for budget approval instead of 14 days; and provide authority for cities to retain financial contributions not needed in the budget. MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Sterling, tabling consideration of the revised Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Joint Powers Agreement and requesting consideration of the three additional amendments; elected officials as alternates, 30 days for budget approval, and retainage of any excess financial contribution. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. FRASER SERVICES INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT Representatives of Fraser Community Services were present to discuss its proposal for an apartment building to provide independent living for developmentally disabled individuals. Diane Cross, Executive Director; Tim Scott, Director of Residential Services; and Rick Olson, Director of Operations; described Fraser’s programs. Building construction is financed through HUD and rents are based on income. They will need a two-acre site and are requesting assistance with land acquisition from the City. Milt Kamrath and Mike Seiwert, of Dakota County Social Services, were present and commented on services the County provides in connection with such a living facility. Mr. Kelley said this type of land acquisition is an eligible activity for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The City will have $170,000 to allocate for 1998 which would fit the time line Fraser is proposing. The Council agreed this proposal should be included with other projects in the application it will need to approve before the end of the year. TELEPHONE SERVICE AREA CODE Mr. Gretz said, contrary to initial information about the Public Utilities Commission’s proposed division of telephone area codes, there is information that the “612” area code will be retained by Burnsville and Lakeville. The map showing the area codes was not very detailed and descriptions indicated St. Paul and its suburbs would receive a new area code and Minneapolis and its suburbs would retain “612”. Since Apple Valley residents seem to identify more with Minneapolis, the Council may want to request reconsideration of the dividing line. Resolution No. 1997-243 MOTION: of Erickson, seconded by Sterling, adopting requesting the Public Utilities Commission to allow Apple Valley to remain within the boundaries of the “612” telephone area code along with Burnsville and Lakeville. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. COUNCIL ITEMS & COMMUNICATIONS The Council congratulated the Apple Valley High School Boys’ Soccer Team on winning the Class AA State Championship on November 5, 1997. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota November 6, 1997 Page 4 CLAIMS AND BILLS MOTION: of Goodwin, seconded by Grendahl, to pay the claims and bills, check registers dated October 29, 1997, in the amount of $12,762,331.55; and November 5, 1997, in the amount of $1,214,518.99. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. MOTION: of Grendahl, seconded by Goodwin, to adjourn. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 o’clock p.m.